Easy Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken thighs, diced

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp ginger, grated

1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

2 cups cooked jasmine rice

1 cup steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, or snap peas)

Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Marinate: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Make Sauce: Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

Assemble Bowls: Divide rice into bowls, top with sticky chicken, veggies, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Serve immediately and enjoy!


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Easy Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

These Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice with steamed veggies. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!


Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, or snap peas)
  • Garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Marinate the Chicken:
    In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add diced chicken thighs and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  • Cook the Chicken:
    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked.
  • Make the Sticky Sauce:
    Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  • Assemble the Bowls:
    Divide cooked jasmine rice into bowls. Top with sticky chicken, steamed veggies, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.
  • Serve and Enjoy:
    Serve immediately while hot and flavorful!

Notes

  • Swap jasmine rice for brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing honey.
  • For extra heat, add a pinch of red chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

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